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Name: Waterboer's Land

Type: Polity

Start: 1814 AD

End: 1871 AD

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Was a Boer Republic (independent republics formed by Durch-speaking inhabitants of the Cape Colony that wanted to be independent from the British Cape Colony).

Establishment


  • January 1814: From 1813 to 17 July 1871, the town of Griekwastad and its surrounding area functioned as Waterboer's Land, under the leadership of Chief Waterboer. Waterboer was a Griqua leader who played a significant role in the history of the region during the 19th century.
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    1. Events


  • July 1871: From 1813 to 17 July 1871, the town and its surrounding area functioned as Waterboer's Land, named after Griqua leader Nicolaas Waterboer. In 1871, the territory was annexed by the British and became part of Griqualand West.

  • Disestablishment


  • July 1871: From 1813 to 17 July 1871, the town and its surrounding area functioned as Waterboer's Land, named after Griqua leader Nicolaas Waterboer. In 1871, the territory was annexed by the British and became part of Griqualand West.
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